glycerol

IPA/ˈɡlɪsərɒl/
KK[ɡlˈɪsɚˌol]IPA/ˈɡlɪsərɔːl/

glycerol — noun

1. A clear, thick, sweet-tasting liquid produced from animal or vegetable fats, use

1.名詞B2
釋義

A clear, thick, sweet-tasting liquid produced from animal or vegetable fats, used in skin products, medicines, and as a sweetener in food.

例句

Padma added glycerol to the lotion to make it feel less sticky on her skin.

active: add + [substance] + to + [mixture]

This cough syrup uses glycerol as a sweetener instead of sugar for a smoother taste.

use + [product] + as + [purpose]

同義詞
  • glycerine

    The more common everyday name outside of chemistry contexts; both spellings refer to the same substance.

  • glycerin

    American English spelling variant of glycerine; used interchangeably.

文法句型

uncountable — no plural form

用法筆記

Glycerol is an uncountable noun and is not used with 'a' or 'an', nor in plural form.

常見錯誤

❌The lab ordered several glycerols for the experiment.
✅The lab ordered several bottles of glycerol for the experiment.
💡Glycerol is uncountable; use a container or unit to quantify it.
❌Glycerol and glycol are the same chemical.
✅Glycerol and glycol are different chemicals with different properties.
💡Glycerol is safe for skin and food; ethylene glycol is toxic.